Workforce Development Working Group

We believe the insights and skills of an array of agencies will facilitate employment entry and support career advancement.

Households Below ALICE Threshold

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According to the United Way's 2012 Michigan ALICE Report, nearly 2 out of every 5 households in West Michigan is below the Survival Budget Threshold. How might we rethink a system where these individuals have access to the resources needed to lift them to a sustainable income?

Prime-Age Labor Force Participation Rate

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, West Michigan's prime-age (25-54) labor force participation rate was 82.0% in 2015. How might we increase access to jobs for the 108,200 residents in this age group who are not in the labor force? In order to match high-performing comparable regions (and to become a top-20 region nationally overall), we are searching for solutions and alignment around adding 21,700 people to the region's labor force.